The Golf Specialist

Name: The Golf Specialist
Director: Monte Brice
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1930-01-01
Duration: 20 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: W.C. Fields, Shirley Grey, Harriet MacGibbon

1930Dir. Monte Brice20m

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The Golf Specialist is a curious little comedy from 1930. Directed by Monte Brice, it has that loose, slapstick vibe that feels very much of its time, with a plot that's more about the antics than a solid storyline. The setting in a Florida hotel gives it a nice sunny backdrop, and you can feel the lighthearted energy throughout. J. Effingham Bellweather, played with a charmingly clueless flair, gets mixed up with a house detective's wife and a rather hopeless caddy. The performances have a certain naïveté that’s endearing, and the gags are a mix of physical comedy and witty banter. It's not groundbreaking, but there’s a laid-back charm that’s refreshing in its simplicity.

Runtime: 60 minutes, a breezy watch.Part of the early sound era, featuring some live-action gags.Released by Pathé Exchange.Includes some charmingly dated golf humor.